President Macky Sall did not reveal whether he plans to run for a third term in the upcoming presidential election set for February 2024. In the midst of legal actions once morest opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, the president spoke regarding the “legacy” and “wisdom” of the country’s elders in overcoming differences and promoting national cohesion. He also referenced his willingness to engage in dialogue and consultations with all factions while maintaining respect for the rule of law and the nation’s institutions. In his speech, the president also praised the military and emphasized the importance of securing the country’s territory. The opposition coalition Yewwi Askan Wi declined an invitation to a parade set for the following day, citing the president’s lack of significant action to address political and social tensions. The theme for this year’s independence day is the preservation of natural resources.
With our correspondent in Dakar, Charlotte Idrac
He had no word on a possible candidacy for a third term in view of the presidential election scheduled for February 2024. President Macky Sall maintains the vagueness. In a tense political climate, on the sidelines of legal proceedings once morest the opponent Ousmane Sonko, the Head of State invokes the ” legacy » and the « wisdom » of the Elders for « overcome ” THE ” differences ».
« In this spirit, I remain open to dialogue and consultation with all the living forces of the nation, with respect for the rule of law and the institutions of the Republic, for a united Senegal, a Senegal of peace, stability and national cohesion. »
In his speech, President Macky Sall also paid tribute to the armed forces, and insisted on securing the territory. « Faced with mounting dangers, we are continuing to secure the national territory, with the establishment of new units even in the most remote areas in order to better assert the sovereignty of the State, and ensure the security of people and property.. »
President Macky Sall remained vague regarding the next presidential election in his speech Monday evening
A big parade is planned for Tuesday in Dakar. Invited, the leaders of the opposition coalition Yewwi Askan Wi had ” declined ” the invitation from Sunday, the head of state having according to them ” taken no significant action for the appeasement of political and social tension ».
Independence Day this year is placed under the theme of ” preservation of natural resources ».
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In his Independence Day speech, President Macky Sall of Senegal remained elusive regarding his potential candidacy for a third term in the upcoming presidential election. However, he emphasized the need for national unity and dialogue, especially in the current tense political climate surrounding legal proceedings once morest opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. President Sall also paid tribute to the armed forces and stressed the importance of securing the national territory. Despite an invitation, leaders of the opposition coalition declined to attend the planned parade in Dakar. Independence Day this year centered on the theme of preserving natural resources.
